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Dermatology

Female pattern hair loss: treatments

Ranked by evidence: topical minoxidil, low-dose oral minoxidil, spironolactone, then adjuncts.

Key points

  • Minoxidil first
  • LDOM emerging
  • Rule out iron/thyroid

Frequently asked questions

Best first-line?

Topical minoxidil 5%.

PRP?

Moderate evidence, expensive.

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Medically reviewed by Kindr Health Clinical Team · Last reviewed 2026-06-19. Compounded medications are prepared by FDA-registered 503A pharmacies and are not FDA-approved drug products.

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